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Page 4 - April 10, 2007 New Brighton Council Minutes I otion by Council Member Burg, seconded by Council Member Bauman to table e item until the April 24, 2007 meeting. Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried. Consideration of Agreement with Bell Lumber 8; Pole Company regarding Odor Testing and Mitigation. Report No, 07 -075. City Manager, Dean Lotter explained that this item was brought up at a neighborhood meeting. Staff' has met with Sell Pole, and is pleased with their efforts to resolve the concern with odors associated with the company. Director of Community Development, Grant Fernelius gave a brief history, and reported that Bell Pole believes they have identified the source of the odor. A second tank would be used to mix the chemicals for the replacement'solution. Mayor Larson thanked representatives from Bell Pole for their efforts in educating the council on the process used. Councilmember Bauman requested an explanation of the process used. Shawn Horn, representing Bell Pole explained that the current solution has chemicals that are very sensitive to smell. The replacement chemicals are substantially less odiferous. 14otion by Council Member Hoffman, seconded by Council Member Bauman to approve the attached agreement with Bell Lumber and Pole company regarding odor testing and mitigation efforts at 778 First St SW. 5 Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements, and Updates Municipal Advisory Commission Reports: Cily Manager -Dean Lotter Mr. Lotter announced the City Council and City Staff team - building retreat is scheduled for April 12 and 13`h. Also reported was an upcoming meeting with School District 282, April 17th at St. Anthony High School. Council Member Mary Burg-- Parks, Recreation, and Environmental Commission A joint meeting with Mounds View City council was attended, where common interests were discussed. April 24th there will be meeting related to walking/biking trails at the Family Service Center. The Parks and Recreation department was awarded a grant from the Minnesota Transportation Department for $175,000. Congratulations were expressed to Jason West and Brad Martens for their efforts in writing the grant. The funds will be used towards our "safe routes to school" project. Council Member Ann Hoffman - Economic Development Commission EDC met earlier in the day. Kraus Anderson should be presenting a plan at the upcoming Planning commission meeting. The owner of the former Sinclair station is planning to sell. 5. Consideration of Agent with Bell Lumbe & Pole Company ring Odor Testing and Mitigation Report No. 07 -075.